Great Planes Nieuport XI MaidenPilot: Fred Sgrosso from xi ww Watch Video
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Description: This short video was videoed by Merlin V16 on the morning of December 27, 2009. The Nieuport was a French Plane flown in WW! and was called Bebe (Baby) because of its small size. It was a favorite of Lafayette Escadrille 48 in 1915. This plane is finished in the colors of Lt. Armand de Turenne's Nieuport # 1344. The family coat of arms is on the fuselage.nThe plane is a good flyer and fast! I only had to adjust the aerilons right trim. I was surprised how little throw was necessary to make the p